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Statins Directory
Statins are medications that lower cholesterol. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how statins work, side effects, and much more.
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Understanding Treatment of Heart Attack
Learn more from WebMD about heart attacks, from diagnosis and treatment to long-term recovery.
Which Drugs Lower My Bad (LDL) Cholesterol?
You need to know which drugs your doctor may prescribe to bring down your LDL level.
Cholesterol Medications
Learn about cholesterol-lowering medications available in the U.S.
Side Effects of Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs
WebMD looks at the common side effects associated with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs including potential warning signs.
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How to Cut Down on Drugs for Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes
Learn safe ways to cut down on medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.
Beyond Statins: Other Medicines for High Cholesterol
Statins help millions lower cholesterol, but they’re not the only drug out there. Learn about your treatment options.
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Eating the Right Foods with Statins
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about why choosing the right foods is important when you are taking a statin.
Statin Drugs to Lower Cholesterol
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about when it's necessary to start taking a statin drug to lower cholesterol.
Should You Take a Statin?
More Americans than ever are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. Should you join them?
What Happens When Statins Don’t Work?
Statins aren’t for everyone. Learn more about your other options to lower cholesterol.